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Keto Chicken Quesadilla

Irresistible Keto Chicken Quesadilla for Quick Weeknight Wins

Enjoy a hearty yet low-carb meal with this Keto Chicken Quesadilla, perfect for quick weeknight wins.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Chicken diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked, optional
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers sliced
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
For the Base
  • 4 pieces Low-Carb Tortillas
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Salsa

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by dicing your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add the chicken, and season with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until the chicken is golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, add additional olive oil and sauté sliced bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes.
  5. Lay a low-carb tortilla in a clean skillet, sprinkle half of the shredded cheese, layer the chicken and veggies, then top with remaining cheese.
  6. Fold the tortilla in half and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy.
  7. Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Use foil for freezing to prevent freezer burn.

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